Psoriatic Arthritis

Introduction: Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis: This form of arthritis occurs in some patients with psoriasis, a common scaling skin disorder. Psoriatic arthritis often affects the joints ... more about Psoriatic Arthritis.

Psoriatic Arthritis: A condition which causes joint pain and swelling as well a psoriatic rashes on various parts of the body. The condition is negative for rheumatoid factor. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Psoriatic Arthritis is available below.

Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis

• Joint pain
• Joint swelling
• Joint inflammation
• Inability to weight bear
• Multiple joints involved

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Medical Textbooks Online about Psoriatic Arthritis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis?

• Misdiagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis
• Underlying causes of Psoriatic Arthritis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Misdiagnosis and Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis often undiagnosed: Patients with the skin condition psoriasis can also have the related arthritis subtype called "psoriatic arthritis". This arthritic condition tends to be overlooked, even in patients with diagnosed psoriasis. See misdiagnosis of arthritis or psoriasis....more »

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Causes of Psoriatic Arthritis

• Psoriasis

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More information about causes of Psoriatic Arthritis:

• Underlying causes of Psoriatic Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis as a complication caused by other conditions

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Reseach about Psoriatic Arthritis

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Clinical Trials for Psoriatic Arthritis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Psoriatic Arthritis include:

• Genetic and Immune Studies of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Conditions - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Controlled Trial of Intermittent Fludarabine for Psoriatic Arthritis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• REPArE: Rating Evaluations in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) With Enbrel - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Enbrel®
• hOKT3gamma1 (Ala-Ala) for the Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - hOKT3gamma1 (Ala-Ala)
• A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Golimumab in Patients With Active Psoriatic Arthritis - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Golimumab (CNTO 148)

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Statistics for Psoriatic Arthritis

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• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Psoriatic Arthritis
• Death and Mortality statistics for Psoriatic Arthritis
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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Psoriatic Arthritis

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Article Excerpts about Psoriatic Arthritis

This form of arthritis occurs in some patients with psoriasis, a common scaling skin disorder. Psoriatic arthritis often affects the joints at the ends of the fingers and is accompanied by changes in the fingernails and toenails. Some people also have spinal involvement. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: NIAMS)

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Definitions of Psoriatic Arthritis:

A form of rheumatoid arthritis usually affecting fingers and toes and associated with psoriasis - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Psoriatic Arthritis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet